Prahok Kapi

Ingredients

• Steamed rice (for serving)
• Fresh vegetables (such as cucumber, lettuce, and herbs) (for serving)
• Water (1/4 cup)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh red chili (2, thinly sliced)
• Kaffir lime leaves (4 leaves, thinly sliced)
• Lemongrass (1 stalk, minced)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Shrimp paste (2 tablespoons)
• Prahok (1/2 cup)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the prahok and shrimp paste. Mix well until smooth.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until fragrant and golden brown.
3. Add the prahok and shrimp paste mixture to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the fish sauce, sugar, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and sliced chili. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the water and continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
6. Serve the prahok kapi with steamed rice and fresh vegetables on the side.
7. Enjoy!